Skewers Avocado BBQ
Avocado Skewers On The BBQ
Fresh avocados are a heart-healthy fruit and a good source of fiber. Dietary fiber adds bulk to the diet and can help you feel fuller faster and manage weight. So, take your grilling to the next level with these chicken skewers bursting with flavor from spices such as cumin and oregano. Plus, with the health benefits of creamy avocados, you can indulge guilt-free!
Ingredients For Four Servings:
Avocado Tahini Dipping Sauce:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup tahini
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/3 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. dried, minced garlic (Grind in a FinaMill Everyday Pod)
- 1/2 tsp. pink Himalayan salt (Grind in a FinaMill Everyday Pod)
Skewers:
- 1lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 20 pieces
- 2 firm avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and cut in 16 pieces
- 8 lemon slices, cut into half circles (16 half circles)
- 1 small red onion, cut into 16 (1-inch) pieces
- 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds (Grind in a FinaMill Everyday Pod)
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/2tsp. dried, minced garlic (Grind in a FinaMill Everyday Pod)
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano (Grind in a FinaMill Dried Herbs+ Pod)
- 1/2 tsp. pink Himalayan salt (Grind in a FinaMill Everyday Pod)
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon (Grate in a FinaMill Grater Pod)
Directions
Avocado Tahini Dipping Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.
Skewers:
- Preheat broiler or grill. Arrange chicken, avocados, lemon and onion on skewers.
- Combine olive oil, cumin, zest, garlic, oregano and cinnamon. Brush over skewers to coat.
- Cook until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally.
- Serve skewers with dipping sauce.
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